Guidebook for Glasgow
Drinks & Nightlife
LOCAL - This is a great place for food and drink or coffee, lovely decor and nice atmosphere...book ahead.
96 habitants recommandent
The Bungo - Southside
Nithsdale RoadLOCAL - This is a great place for food and drink or coffee, lovely decor and nice atmosphere...book ahead.
Good for vegan food in the day and also some music going on occasionally - and a good little venue - check listings!
68 habitants recommandent
Mono
King StreetGood for vegan food in the day and also some music going on occasionally - and a good little venue - check listings!
Good venue for bands, often up and coming bands, get off at Cowcaddens Subway and aim for Sauchiehall Street, before following the map.
46 habitants recommandent
King Tut's Wah-Wah Hut
272A St Vincent StGood venue for bands, often up and coming bands, get off at Cowcaddens Subway and aim for Sauchiehall Street, before following the map.
O2 Academy Glasgow
121 Eglinton StGood venue for bands/music.
Rock lovers grunge bar with vegetarian food in the day and evening- cheap beer and burger deals! Quiet Sundays are nice to go for a coffee or beer to read the newspapers too.
37 habitants recommandent
The 13th Note
50-60 King StRock lovers grunge bar with vegetarian food in the day and evening- cheap beer and burger deals! Quiet Sundays are nice to go for a coffee or beer to read the newspapers too.
Don't be deceived by it's old fashioned looks, this bar is incredible, hip, lively, amazing staff, amazing beer selection, amazing everything and quiz nights are thursdays I believe - it's absolutely worth going here and for all ages and non pretentious folk too!
59 habitants recommandent
The Allison Arms
720 Pollokshaws RdDon't be deceived by it's old fashioned looks, this bar is incredible, hip, lively, amazing staff, amazing beer selection, amazing everything and quiz nights are thursdays I believe - it's absolutely worth going here and for all ages and non pretentious folk too!
It's relaxed and unpretentious with fair priced drinks and rum galore, there's a bar and a venue here bt prefer the venue for chilling out later or pre club.
64 habitants recommandent
The Rum Shack
657-659 Pollokshaws RdIt's relaxed and unpretentious with fair priced drinks and rum galore, there's a bar and a venue here bt prefer the venue for chilling out later or pre club.
Iconic bar/venue that has grungey feel and good drinks...small music venue downstairs that also transforms into a club late on...
47 habitants recommandent
Nice N Sleazy
421 Sauchiehall StreetIconic bar/venue that has grungey feel and good drinks...small music venue downstairs that also transforms into a club late on...
Food Scene
LOCAL - Nice breakfasts and lunches and relaxed atmosphere with attentive staff.
6 habitants recommandent
Christopher Robin
138 Nithsdale RdLOCAL - Nice breakfasts and lunches and relaxed atmosphere with attentive staff.
LOCAL - This is a very close and really decent, fairly priced tapas restaurant - worth a visit if you like this kind of food.
6 habitants recommandent
Pollokshaws Road
Pollokshaws RoadLOCAL - This is a very close and really decent, fairly priced tapas restaurant - worth a visit if you like this kind of food.
Crabshakk
1114 Argyle StFantastic seafood and mussels! Lovely architecture - book ahead!
Decor is dated but the food and service is just incredible, very helpful and am sure nobody would be disappointed at the incredible choice. I'm hungry just thinking about it.
6 habitants recommandent
Thai Siam
1191 Argyle StDecor is dated but the food and service is just incredible, very helpful and am sure nobody would be disappointed at the incredible choice. I'm hungry just thinking about it.
Highly recommended -The best Indian restaurant in Glasgow by far - book ahead! If you can't get into the Mother then it's sister cafe down the road is great too.
85 habitants recommandent
Mother India
28 Westminster TerraceHighly recommended -The best Indian restaurant in Glasgow by far - book ahead! If you can't get into the Mother then it's sister cafe down the road is great too.
Great pizza and extensive beer selection below street level, just off Buchanan st. You may need to wait for a table in busy periods...
14 habitants recommandent
Bier Halle
9 Gordon StGreat pizza and extensive beer selection below street level, just off Buchanan st. You may need to wait for a table in busy periods...
Best tea selection and board games/sometimes venue in this quirky out of the way ramshackle place - calming : )
74 habitants recommandent
Tchai-Ovna House of Tea
33 Otago LnBest tea selection and board games/sometimes venue in this quirky out of the way ramshackle place - calming : )
The Hanoi Bike Shop
8 Ruthven LnSuper douper Vietnamese food and cool interior!
KoolBa
109 CandleriggsThoroughly delicious South Indian food - book ahead!
LOCAL - Lovely restaurant with traditional style interior and delicious/ just about right for everyone menus! Worth a visit : ) 5 minute walk up at the other end of Pollocksheilds.
22 habitants recommandent
Moyra Janes
18-20 Kildrostan StLOCAL - Lovely restaurant with traditional style interior and delicious/ just about right for everyone menus! Worth a visit : ) 5 minute walk up at the other end of Pollocksheilds.
Hip and cool cafe with delicious food and a great wee venue for many things too - see listing. 20 minute walk from the flat but blink and you'll miss it!
109 habitants recommandent
The Glad Cafe C.I.C
1006A Pollokshaws RoadHip and cool cafe with delicious food and a great wee venue for many things too - see listing. 20 minute walk from the flat but blink and you'll miss it!
Nice wine bar with pavement tables and chairs near to Queens Park.
25 habitants recommandent
Mulberry St Bar/Bistro
778 Pollokshaws RdNice wine bar with pavement tables and chairs near to Queens Park.
Wonderful seafood restaurant in the town centre - medium priced.
11 habitants recommandent
Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
157 Hope StWonderful seafood restaurant in the town centre - medium priced.
Fanny Trollopes
1066 Argyle StDelicious upmarket seafood restaurant.
Superb upmarket restaurant - there are 2 in Glasgow but I've only been to this one.
28 habitants recommandent
Two Fat Ladies at The Buttery
652 Argyle StSuperb upmarket restaurant - there are 2 in Glasgow but I've only been to this one.
This cute little place has excellent healthy lunches and snacks at great prices and hosts an Open Mic night on Fridays (call first to check). The staff are friendly and Queens Park is nearby if you wanted to go for a wander there.
27 habitants recommandent
MILK
452 Victoria RdThis cute little place has excellent healthy lunches and snacks at great prices and hosts an Open Mic night on Fridays (call first to check). The staff are friendly and Queens Park is nearby if you wanted to go for a wander there.
It was a Charles Rennie Mackintosh design...have a peep!
15 habitants recommandent
Salons de thé Willow
97 Buchanan StIt was a Charles Rennie Mackintosh design...have a peep!
Super tasty home made food at very good prices - try the daal of the day and a blueberry lassi drink... amazing! Worth a wee wait and a visit but don't go too late.
60 habitants recommandent
Ranjit's Kitchen
607 Pollokshaws RdSuper tasty home made food at very good prices - try the daal of the day and a blueberry lassi drink... amazing! Worth a wee wait and a visit but don't go too late.
AMAZING home made artisan bread and cakes or salads and coffee...ask them for an alternative...they are super friendly and helpful...down to earth... delicious...small place open certain days so check their website!! Breakfast and lunches...yummmm!
23 habitants recommandent
bakery47
76 Victoria RoadAMAZING home made artisan bread and cakes or salads and coffee...ask them for an alternative...they are super friendly and helpful...down to earth... delicious...small place open certain days so check their website!! Breakfast and lunches...yummmm!
Entertainment & Activities
LOCAL - Good venue for theatre and the Arts/exhibitions....you can get coffee and lunches here but don't wait to be served if there's a queue it'll take way too long!
104 habitants recommandent
Tramway
25 Albert DrLOCAL - Good venue for theatre and the Arts/exhibitions....you can get coffee and lunches here but don't wait to be served if there's a queue it'll take way too long!
Fabulous place for kids and adults to find out about how science affects us.
194 habitants recommandent
Centre des sciences de Glasgow
50 Pacific QuayFabulous place for kids and adults to find out about how science affects us.
Arts & Culture
Really very beautiful old theatre and if you enjoy a play or production it's worth going to this enchanting place.
52 habitants recommandent
Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals StReally very beautiful old theatre and if you enjoy a play or production it's worth going to this enchanting place.
Beautiful Charles Rennie MacKintosh school museum over 100 years old - worth a visit for sure!
49 habitants recommandent
Scotland Street School Museum
225 Scotland StBeautiful Charles Rennie MacKintosh school museum over 100 years old - worth a visit for sure!
Venue for many of the arts (check the listings) and wonderful vegetarian food at a very reasonable price.
82 habitants recommandent
Centre d'art contemporain (CCA)
350 Sauchiehall StVenue for many of the arts (check the listings) and wonderful vegetarian food at a very reasonable price.
Glasgow Film Theatre
12 Rose StGreat wee alternative film theatre.
Super film theatre where you can take your drinks inside and book a comfy sofa too! In fact I think there's table service!
Walk over to Jinty's Irish bar afterwards for a beer and people watch : 0
123 habitants recommandent
Grosvenor
24 Ashton LnSuper film theatre where you can take your drinks inside and book a comfy sofa too! In fact I think there's table service!
Walk over to Jinty's Irish bar afterwards for a beer and people watch : 0
Very good vegan/veg food and the sister of Mono - good venue for small bands etc - check the listings!
48 habitants recommandent
Stereo Cafe Bar
22 Renfield LnVery good vegan/veg food and the sister of Mono - good venue for small bands etc - check the listings!
Getting Around
LOCAL - Quick and reliable nearest subway on Shields Road - 8 minute walk approximately.
Shields Road station
360 Scotland StLOCAL - Quick and reliable nearest subway on Shields Road - 8 minute walk approximately.
LOCAL train -Takes you into central station and you can connect for many other stations ...I will leave train guides / times on information for guests.
9 habitants recommandent
Pollokshields East station
LOCAL train -Takes you into central station and you can connect for many other stations ...I will leave train guides / times on information for guests.
Another train station not too far if you needed to get into town!
23 habitants recommandent
Pollokshields West station
Another train station not too far if you needed to get into town!
Billy Bilsland Cycles
176 SaltmarketIt's not too far, you can get a bus to this shop easily on Cathcart Rd
Sightseeing
Lovely walks, Highland cows, the Park is rich in rural history formerly being part of the Old Pollok Estate also home to the world famous Burrell Collection.
203 habitants recommandent
Pollok Country Park
2060 Pollokshaws RoadLovely walks, Highland cows, the Park is rich in rural history formerly being part of the Old Pollok Estate also home to the world famous Burrell Collection.
Beautiful Building by Charles Rennie Mackintosh worth looking around if you're into architecture...Glasgow's full of lovely buildings.
100 habitants recommandent
The Glasgow School of Art
167 Renfrew StBeautiful Building by Charles Rennie Mackintosh worth looking around if you're into architecture...Glasgow's full of lovely buildings.
Lovely building with Charles Rennie interiors and
features...worth going if you're into CRM.
101 habitants recommandent
House for an Art Lover
10 Dumbreck RdLovely building with Charles Rennie interiors and
features...worth going if you're into CRM.
Stunning building and an interior space and exhibits worth browsing on any half day off!
841 habitants recommandent
The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath StStunning building and an interior space and exhibits worth browsing on any half day off!
Gallery of Modern Art
111 Royal Exchange SquareChanging collections always worth a visit.
It's beautiful to go for a drive and I highly recommend the Drovers Inn for lunch or dinner at Inverarnan in the North of Loch Lomond...the place is full of character and has great haggis and guinness. Amazing walks nearby!
254 habitants recommandent
Loch Lomond
It's beautiful to go for a drive and I highly recommend the Drovers Inn for lunch or dinner at Inverarnan in the North of Loch Lomond...the place is full of character and has great haggis and guinness. Amazing walks nearby!
Bute
It's a lovely day out for some peace and quiet...very pretty.
Shopping
Great vintage bargains if you like vintage shopping : )
14 habitants recommandent
The Glasgow Vintage Co
453 Great Western RdGreat vintage bargains if you like vintage shopping : )
It has a decent choice of stores and plenty more outside too on Buchanan Street.
141 habitants recommandent
Buchanan Galleries
220 Buchanan StIt has a decent choice of stores and plenty more outside too on Buchanan Street.